Promotions: Office Morale Day, and Wednesday Happy Hour, with drink specials from gates opening until an hour after the first pitch

Notebook:* Richmond, riding a five-game winning streak, moved into a virtual tie with Akron atop the Eastern League's Western Division standings with Tuesday night's victory. A win gives the Squirrels a three-game series sweep. Harrisburg been swept four times already this season: April 3-6 at Bowie; April 21-24 at Altoona; May 12-14 at Akron; and June 17-19 vs. New Britain.

Justin Bloxom

* Justin Bloxom, released Sunday by the Washington Nationals after 2+ seasons with the Senators, reportedly signed with the Atlanta Braves this week, though we're awaiting confirmation. Bloxom, 26, hit .252/.323/.351 in 35 games with Harrisburg this season.

* Sean Nicol, also released Sunday, is open to new opportunities in the game but is prepared if those opportunities aren't ideal. Here's more from Nicol: "My reaction to the release was not what most would expect. Of course the news is something no player chasing [his] dream wants to hear, but I really believe it is the best thing for me. I was not in a place in the Washington organization [with] much room to grow. I had put together some very good years of baseball and played along with many guys who are getting a chance to live their dreams. What is comforting to me is knowing I had the talent and capability to play in the big leagues. I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. The Nationals are very young and have some great players all the way through the system, and I am not the only one in a tough position. So again, baseball-wise, it gives me an opportunity to be with a team that may need a utility player and would see me having an opportunity to be in the major leagues. ...

Sean Nicol

"On the other hand, I may not choose to take the baseball route if a great opportunity doesn't present itself. Again, I am OK with this outcome. I have some things rolling as far as some job opportunities, and I am getting married in October and excited to start a life outside of baseball. I will be able to be around family on a daily basis. In [my hometown of] Phoenix, I will also be able to eat at my favorite fast-food chain, In-N-Out Burger!"

Wednesday coverage: Tim Leone will be on the next two days for Senators coverage. Follow Tim on Twitter (@timleone) for updates and observations. Sens broadcasters Terry Byrom (@hbgsensradio) and Perry Mattern (@pmattern7) will have the call on 1460-AM and online here beginning at 11:50 a.m.

Elsewhere in the Eastern League today:* Altoona at New Britain, 12:05* Erie at Akron, 12:05* New Hampshire at Portland, 6* Reading at Binghamton, 6:35* Trenton at Bowie, 6:35